News

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From Texas to India: One COE Senior’s Journey to Impact Education Around the World

Oct. 16, 2025

Youth and Community Studies student and Texas Education Scholar Afsaneh Masoumi realized her dream of exploring education in non-traditional settings at UT. This past summer, she won the President’s Award for Global Learning to apply this knowledge with a team in India.

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The Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader George I. Sánchez

Oct. 13, 2025

The College of Education is honored to present the George I. Sánchez exhibit, on display in the historic Sánchez building, celebrating a visionary leader and champion of civil rights who exemplified strength in the face of adversity.

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Media Mentions: October 4 – 10

Oct. 10, 2025

To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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Media Mentions: September 27 – October 3

Oct. 03, 2025

To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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First-Generation to Education Policy Researcher: Ph.D. Student Melissa Chavarria’s Path to Transforming College Access

Oct. 03, 2025

Doctoral student Chavarria plans to close the gap between K-12 schools and community colleges, making dual enrollment and college pathways more accessible for all students.

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Media Mentions: September 19 – 26

Sep. 26, 2025

To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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Media Mentions: September 12 – 19

Sep. 19, 2025

To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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Leaders of the Herd: Scholars of Distinction Make Their Mark on the Forty Acres and Beyond

Sep. 18, 2025

College of Education leaders welcomed COE’s nearly 100 scholars of distinction last month to ring in the 2025-2026 school year, celebrating their great accomplishments and looking forward to their bright, burnt orange futures.

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Media Mentions: August 30 – September 12

Sep. 12, 2025

To assist our community in staying up to date on the media landscape in the college, we have compiled a media summary of news clips and mentions.

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The College of Education Welcomes New Faculty Members to Advance Impact Across Texas and Beyond

Sep. 12, 2025

This fall, the college welcomes 18 new faculty members from across the country, contributing diverse subject area expertise and a commitment to transformational research and teaching.

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